NEETChemistryThermodynamics (C)
What is the equation for work (w) in the case of isothermal reversible expansion of an ideal gas?
Options
- Aw = P ex (V f - V i )
- Bw = –P ex (V f - V i )
- Cw = nRT ln(Vf/Vi)
- Dw = –nRT ln(Vf/Vi)
Correct answer
C. w = nRT ln(Vf/Vi)
Step-by-step solution
The equation for work in the case of isothermal reversible expansion is w = nRT ln(Vf/Vi).